Adult Recreation Programs
2012 Spring/Summer
Dog Classes
Class Name: Obedience Practice with Rally
Dates: April 10, 17, 24, May 1
Times: 6-7pm
Cost: $100 for whole session or $30/class drop-in rate
Location: Frisco Community Center – 3rd and Granite
Description: Need to review, rework or just practice your dog’s basic obedience skills such as heel, sit, down, and stay? Rally is an obedience sport that makes this fun and easy! Like it’s counter part in car racing, Dog Rally involves following a course of 10 to 20 signs with your dog in heel position. Each station asks you and your dog to do a specific task involving one of the basic obedience commands. Each course is new and different. Courses can be tailored for novice to advanced participants. Unlike traditional obedience, Rally also encourages humans to talk with and encourage their dogs all of the way through the course. A fun way to practice obedience skills using force free, positive reinforcement methods that encourage human/dog teamwork…and boy do we have fun too!! Classes are taught by Louisa Morrissey, certified professional dog trainer and owner of skijor-n-more. All dogs must have proof of vaccination or titer testing and be in good health.
Class Name: Obedience for Life and Sports
Dates: Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29
Times: 6-7pm
Cost: $100 for whole session; no drop-ins
Location: Frisco Community Center – 3rd and Granite (note, May 15 will be at the daylodge at the Frisco Peninsula)
Description: This is a basic 101 obedience course taught using positive reinforcement bases and NON forceful techniques. Bring only your dog in a buckle collar, a solid lead, treats and your praise and positive attitude. We will not only teach basic obedience commands, but also ask your dog to do these even when faced with real life distractions. We will also address when and where these commands come in handy while living “real life” with your dog. Classes are taught by Louisa Morrissey, certified professional dog trainer and owner of skijor-n-more. All dogs must have proof of vaccination or titer testing and be in good health.
Class Name: Squirrel???
Dates: Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26
Times: 6-7pm
Cost: $100 for whole session; no drop-in’s
Location: Frisco Nordic Center (Check in at Frisco Day Lodge / Frisco Adventure Park)
Description: Formally called, “Come even if you see a CAT!”, this class focuses on getting and keeping your dog’s attention even in the face of irresistible distractions. This is also a “recall” class in which we will focus on training your dog in a systematic method to come to you with increasing levels of distractions. Real life training, decision making and management are also addressed. Classes are taught by Louisa Morrissey, certified professional dog trainer and owner of skijor-n-more. All dogs must have proof of vaccination or titer testing and be in good health.
Class Name: Agility
Dates: Wednesdays, June 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15
Times: 6:00-6:30pm – Fundamentals and Obstacle Training
6:30-7:00pm – Agility Course Work
7:00-7:30pm – Drop-in Practice for all levels.
Cost: $10 for each 30 minute class – drop-ins only
Location: Frisco Nordic Center (Check in at Frisco Day Lodge / Frisco Adventure Park)
Description: Agility classes are a dance between dogs and humans through jumps, tunnels, A-frames, dog walks, teeter totters and the infamous weave poles. Ok, the dogs do the obstacles but the humans guide them through the course in a well coordinated dance of team work. Classes are taught by Louisa Morrisey, certified professional dog trainer and owner of skijor-n-more. All dogs must have proof of vaccination or titer testing and be in good health. Show up at 5pm to help with set-up or stay after and help with take down and receive a $5 off coupon for your next Agility session.
Class Name: Dog-er-cize
Dates: Every Tuesday, May 8-August 14 (off 7/3)
Times: 7:00-7:30pm
Cost: $10/day drop-in rate only
Location: Frisco Community Center – 3rd and Granite for May classes; Frisco Nordic Center (Check in at Frisco Day Lodge / Frisco Adventure Park) for June, July and August classes (and for class on May 15th)
Description: Did you know that dogs benefit from specific strengthening exercises for isolated body regions as well as core strengthening? This class focuses on strengthening and cross training for dogs. Taught in a format similar to attending a pilates work out class for humans, each week we will go through a series of training exercises to help your dog achieve greater fitness and balance. Please bring a yoga type mat to all sessions. Classes are taught by Louisa Morrisey, certified professional dog trainer and owner of skijor-n-more. All dogs must have proof of vaccination or titer testing and be in good health.
Class Name: Dog Sports Sampler
Dates: Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14
Times: 6-7pm
Cost: $150 for whole session or $30/class drop-in rate
Location: Frisco Nordic Center (Check in at Frisco Day Lodge / Frisco Adventure Park)
Description: What is Canine Cross, Flyball, Nosework, Rally? Bring your dogs to this fun filled series of classes and find out! We will introduce a different dog sport per session and let you give it a try. Sports covered include Canine Cross, Nosework, Rally, Tricks, Flyball and Agility. You and your dog may discover hidden talents! No previous dog sports training necessary. Classes are taught by Louisa Morrisey, certified professional dog trainer and owner of skijor-n-more. All dogs must have proof of vaccination or titer testing and be in good health.
Questions about class? Best to call Louisa (970)406-0158
For more information about these classes and about the instructor Louisa Morrissey: click here
Online registration for all recreation programs can be found at www.activityreg.com
For more information about Frisco Recreation programs or help with registration, please call 970-668-2558 or email recreation@townoffrisco.com
